Winter 2018/2019 Parking Structure Rates

The daily rates for close-in town owned structured parking in Vail Village and Lionshead are:

HOURS

RATES

0 to 2 hours

Free!

2 to 3 hours

$10

3 to 4 hours

$20

4 to 15 hours

$30

15 to 24 hours

$50

Free parking in the structures from 3:00pm to 3:00am.

Important: There are additional parking structures in the Town of Vail that are privately owned and have different rates than what is shown above. It is highly recommended that you pay close attention to advertised rates when pulling into any garage in the Town of Vail as rates will vary in structures not owned by the town.

Town of Vail Parking Passes

Paid parking begins Nov. 16 for the 2018/2019 winter season. Purchase a pass to park at a discounted rate. There are also Vail and Eagle County Value Cards available, which gives you a percentage off the regular rate at Vail Village and Lionshead parking structures. Stop by the parking pass sales office located at the Town of Vail Municipal Building, 75 S. Frontage Rd. from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday throughout the season (closed on holidays). Remember to bring proof of residency or employment.

2018-19 Season Town of Vail Parking Passes

Pink Pass, $200

For employees of eligible Vail business license holders, good for parking at gated lots at Ford Park and soccer field, 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. Available to Vail Village or Lionshead-based Vail business license holders’ employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week. Proof of employment is required. Parking spaces are serviced by the existing transportation system. Note: Restrictions apply.

Red Pass, $450

For employees of eligible Vail business license holders, good for parking in the Red Sandstone garage 7 days a week. Also good for access to Ford Park and soccer field lots from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. Available to Vail Village or Lionshead-based Vail business license holders’ employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week. Proof of employment is required. Parking spaces are serviced by the existing transportation system. Note: Restrictions apply.

Green Pass, $625

For employees of eligible Vail business license holders, good for parking in the Lionshead structure Monday through Thursday with the exception of the restricted days of Dec. 21-Jan. 2; Jan. 21 and Feb. 18. Also good for access to Red Sandstone parking garage, Ford Park and soccer field lots from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. Available to Vail Village or Lionshead-based Vail business license holders’ employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week. Proof of employment is required. Note: Restrictions apply.

Blue Pass, $1,250

For Vail property owners, residents and employees of qualifying Vail business license holders, good for parking in the two structures with restrictions. Good 7 days a week at Lionshead structure and Monday through Thursday at Vail Village structure with the exception of the restricted days of Dec. 21-Jan. 2; Jan. 21 and Feb. 18. Available to Vail Village or Lionshead-based Vail business license holders’ employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week. Proof of employment is required. Proof of residency or proof of property ownership is needed for residents or property owners.

Silver Pass, $2,000

Available to qualifying business license holders in Vail Village and Lionshead with guaranteed parking in one structure. Limit one pass per business. This pass must be purchased using the credit card or checking account of the business.

Gold Pass, $3,300

For guaranteed parking in the two structures. No eligibility requirements.

Vanpool Pass

Any employee vanpool (vans with seven or more passengers) registered with the town can get either a $200 Pink Pass or receive discounted guaranteed space. Call 970-479-2349 for details.

Town of Vail Value Cards

The incremental rate structure for value card holders calculates the locals discount based on a percentage of the hourly drive-up rate.

Qualifying Vail and Eagle County card holders receive 50 percent and 40 percent discounts, respectively, during non-peak, and 20 percent and 12 percent discounts, respectively, during peak. The peak periods include Dec. 21-Jan. 2; Jan. 21 and Feb. 18, plus all Fridays and Saturdays. The pricing schedule is as follows:

2018-19 Vail Value Card

Sunday-Thursday (non peak)

Friday & Saturday, plus holidays (peak)

2 to 3 hrs.

$5

2 to 3 hrs.

$8

3 to 4 hrs.

$10

3 to 4 hrs.

$16

4 to 15 hrs.

$15

4 to 15 hrs.

$24

15 to 24 hrs.

$25

15 to 24 hrs.

$40

Good for employees of qualifying Vail business license holders working a minimum of 30 hours per week, Vail residents and Vail property owners.

2018-19 Eagle County Value Card

Sunday-Thursday (non peak)

Friday & Saturday, plus holidays (peak)

2 to 3 hrs.

$6

2 to 3 hrs.

$9

3 to 4 hrs.

$12

3 to 4 hrs.

$18

4 to 15 hrs.

$18

4 to 15 hrs.

$26

15 to 24 hrs.

$30

15 to 24 hrs.

$44

Good for employees of qualifying Eagle County businesses, residents and property owners.

Previous value card holders are required to re-certify their cards for the new season by stopping by the parking sales office in the Vail Municipal Building to show proof of employment, residency or property ownership. Pay-on-foot stations in the Vail Village and Lionshead parking garages enable pass holders to add value to their cards at any time once the card has been certified or re-certified by the town’s parking sales office.

Vail Transit
To coincide with the start of paid parking, Vail Transit will be increasing bus service on the Ford Park, Lionsridge Loop and West Vail Express routes beginning Nov. 16 prior to implementation of the full winter schedule on Dec. 10.

Free parking will also be available at Donovan Park with 90 spaces on days when the pavilion isn’t in use. A sign will be used at the park’s entrance to indicate availability each day. Parking availability for Donovan Park will be updated regularly on vaileventparking.com.

In addition, first-come, first-served free parking, 50 spaces, will be available on the North Frontage Road across from the West Vail Mall as well as an additional 100 spaces on the North Frontage Road west of the West Vail roundabout. New this season, all 150 spaces will be available seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Free emergency parking along the South Frontage Road will again be activated in overflow parking situations this season. Easily identified bus stops will be in use along the Frontage Road for added convenience. Real-time parking structure counts for the structures are available at vailparkingcounts.com or download the free Vail app.

North Frontage Road in West Vail, across from West Vail Mall, 50 spaces. Available 7 days a week. For directions, call 970-479-2104.

North Frontage Road in West Vail, west of west Vail roundabout, 100 spaces. New this season, these spaces are now available daily.

Donovan Park, 1600 S. Frontage Road, 90 spaces. Available when pavilion is not in use (see signage at entrance for availability or visit www.vaileventparking.com). This parking area is serviced by the Matterhorn bus stop, which is located west of the park at the intersection of Matterhorn Circle and West Gore Creek Drive.

Frontage Road Parking

Free overflow parking on the South Frontage Road is allowed once both parking structures are full. Please refer to the variable message signs located at the Vail Town Center off ramps (exit 176) to make sure the overflow parking option has been officially activated. Once the Frontage Road has been released for overflow use, park on the I-70 (north) side of the roadway, leaving as much shoulder area as possible for your safety, avoid blocking driveways and leave plenty of space, as much as 50 feet, at intersections. Perimeters on the Frontage Road which prohibit parking will be clearly marked. During overflow situations, this parking is free and available until 11 p.m.

RV Parking

RVs and other over-size vehicles that do not fit in the parking structures can park in the Charter Bus Lot east of the Lionshead parking structure at 395 S. Frontage Road. There is a $50 charge for RVs and other oversize vehicles using this lot. Charter bus parking is free.

Oversize Vehicles

Vail Village: The height of the Vail Village parking structure entrance is 7’4.” Vehicles that are 7’4” or higher can park on the 4th level of the Vail Village parking structure or on the top level of the Lionshead parking structure. No overnight parking. Vehicles cannot exceed 19 feet in length.

Lionshead: The height of the Lionshead parking structure entrance is 7.’ Vehicles that are 7’ or higher can park on the top level of the Lionshead parking structure or on the 4th level of the Vail Village parking structure. No overnight parking. Vehicles cannot exceed 19 feet in length.

Electric Cars & Charging Stations

Free Charging Stations in Parking Garages.

To accommodate the growing interest in low/zero emissions vehicles, the town has equipped the parking structures with free charging stations. The six multi-port stations (five in Vail Village and one in Lionshead Village) accommodate the newest generation of electric, plug-in electric and electric extended range vehicles. Each location is able to serve two cars at a time with high speed charge. The stations will produce an 80 percent or more charge within the two-hour free parking time frame of the winter paid parking season. All charging stations have been upgraded to tell users when charge is complete via text message. Contact the Vail Welcome Center at 970-476-4790 for details.

Charging Station Locations in Vail

Main Vail Parking Structure

Level 1 – Southeast end of the structure, one charging station

Level 2 – Driving up the ramp from Level 1, middle of the structure, 2 charging stations and 1 more in the center of Level 2, Section HH, North wall.

Level 3 – West of the structure next to the pedestrian exit, 2 charging stations

Lionshead Parking Structure

Parking Tips for Skiers in Vail

Parking in Vail this winter is easy and more convenient then ever with a variety of close-in and short-term parking options.

Use these tips to find the parking that's right for you:

Short-term Parking

Short-term parking is also available in the two structures. These spaces are easy to find and are perfect for short-term parking. The short-term parking spaces are located on the top deck of the Vail Village parking structure and on level one of the Lionshead parking structure. Cash and credit cards (Visa/ MasterCard/Amex) are accepted. The short-term parking option allows users to enter and exit the parking structures with ease. Available seven days a week.

Park Close All Day in Vail Village and Lionshead Structures

Approximately 2,500 close-in parking spaces are available at Vail's two parking garages. The parking spaces, 1,800 of them covered, allow skiers and snowboarders quick and easy access to Vail Mountain via the Gondola One ski lift in Vail Village, Eagle Bahn Gondola in Lionshead or Riva Bahn ski lift at Golden Peak. Hourly Parking Rates

Frontage Road Parking Availability

The Frontage Road will be used as overflow parking when all other lots are filled. Please refer to the variable message signs located at the main Vail off ramps (exit 176) to make sure the overflow parking option is legally available upon your arrival. Hosts at the parking garages will be on hand to advise you about available parking options. Once the Frontage Road has been released for overflow use, park on the I-70 (north) side of the roadway, leaving as much shoulder area as possible for your safety; avoid blocking driveways; and leave plenty of space, as much as 50 feet, at intersections. Perimeters on the Frontage Road which prohibit parking will be clearly marked. During overflow situations, this parking is free and available until 11 p.m.

Free Outlying Parking - 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

All areas listed below are serviced by the existing Town of Vail transportation system. Bus frequency varies from 15 minutes during peak times to 1 hour during non-peak times.

Donovan Park - 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Free parking is available at Donovan Park, located at 1600 South Frontage Rd., with 90 spaces on days when the pavilion isn’t in use. A sign will be used at the park’s entrance to indicate availability each day. The parking area is serviced by the Matterhorn bus stop, which is located west of the park at the intersection of Matterhorn Circle and West Gore Creek Drive. The West Vail Red transit line services this bus stop to the Lionshead base area with service on the hour and half hour. Parking availability will be updated regularly on vaileventparking.com.

Convert Your Day-Trip to an Overnight Stay

Keep an eye on the weather while you're here and consider staying overnight if driving conditions are unsafe. Many of Vail's lodges offer discounted rates during Vail pass closures along I-70. To keep track of local road conditions, call (970) 479-2226. For statewide road conditions, call toll free 1-877-315-7623. Also, watch Channel 10, town-sponsored cable television, which features real time traffic and weather conditions using live video footage from cameras positioned along the I-70 corridor.

Arrive the Night Before and Avoid I-70 Traffic Delays

For a more enjoyable trip, book an overnight stay in Vail and leave the in-town driving to Vail, home of the nation's largest free transit system. Discounted lodging is available at vailonsale.com.

Oversize Vehicles

Vail Village: The height of the Vail Village parking structure entrance is 6’9”. Vehicles that are 6’9” or higher can park on the 4th level of the Vail Village parking structure or on the top level of the Lionshead parking structure. No overnight parking. Vehicles cannot exceed 19 feet in length.

Lionshead: The height of the Lionshead parking structure entrance is 7’. Vehicles that are 7’ or higher can park on the top level of the Lionhead parking structure or on the 4th level of the Vail Village parking structure. No overnight parking. Vehicles cannot exceed 19 feet in length.

RVs and other over-size vehicles that do not fit in the parking structures can park in the Charter Bus Lot east of the Lionshead parking structure. There is a $50 charge for RVs and other oversize vehicles using this lot. Charter bus parking will is free.

From hiking in the summer to skiing in the winter, there’s always something to do in Vail.

Visitors and residents alike enjoy the 1,100 acres of open space accounting for 50 percent of Vail’s town-owned land; 350,000 surrounding acres of national forest, crowned by 5,289 skiable acres on one of the largest and best ski mountains in the world.